Rioja Vega’s iconic wine, this Crianza represents our past and our present.
It is fruity with hints of oak from the barrel ageing. It is a wine for endless possibilities.
Grape varieties
Tempranillo
Graciano
Viticulture
This wine comes from vineyards over 20 years old. The planting of our vineyards was made following quality criteria, seeking low yields and small-berry bunches. Therefore, the density of plantation is very high (4,000 plants per hectare, according to a plantation frame of 2.5 x 1 metre), low-vigour grafting, Guyot training for higher vegetation, trickle irrigation managed in order to guarantee a good harvest with a certain hydric stress for higher quality grapes.
Winemaking Process
Alcoholic fermentation for 6 days at 28ºC. Maceration in contact with the skin for 5 days . After devatting, malolactic fermentation took place.
12-month ageing in American oak barrels followed by a 6-month bottle ageing.
Colour
Intense cherry red colour.
Aromas
On the nose, there are notes of ripe fruit (blackcurrants and cherries) which are well integrated with toasted aromas of cinnamon, caramelised tofee and butter.
Palate
On the palate, this is a velvety wine with good structure and good fruit levels. High quality tannins abound.
Awards
Gold Medal
Mundus Vini
Gold Medal
Sommelier Wine Awards
Gold Medal
Berliner Wein Trophy
Gold Medal
Noflla Awards Ireland
Gold Medal
Rioja Masters
Our vineyards
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